OTHM Introductory Certificate

Entry Requirements
The OTHM Introductory Certificate is an open access qualification - you do not require any formal qualifications to take this course though we do recommend that you have English language competency at least IELTS 5.0. You must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course. 

What will I learn?
Understanding the Global Environment 
The structure of the Hospitality Industry 
The Hospitality Industry 
Tourism in Action 
Working in the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry 
 
How will I be assessed?
Firstly, you will have to write a project with the guidance of your tutors. Then you will take a multiple choice on-line examination. 
 
Further Study
Satisfactory completion of the Introductory Certificate allows you to progress to the OTHM Certificate which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track. 

OTHM Certificate

Entry Requirements
OTHM Introductory Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:
 
5 GCSE's at C+ or 5 O'Levels or 
equivalent academic qualifications or 
mature students with at least 5 year’s relevant experience 

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – please consult your training centre 

What will I learn?
Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality 
Introduction to the Business Environment 
Introduction to Business Communication & Customer Care 
Introduction to Business and Finance 

How will I be assessed?
The OTHM Certificate is assessed by four three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners. 

Further Study
Satisfactory completion of the Certificate allows you to progress to the OTHM Diploma, which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track. 

OTHM Diploma

Entry Requirements
OTHM Certificate or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with:

qualification equivalent to OTHM Certificate or 
mature students with a minimum of 8 year's experience including 3 year's management experience

Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – please consult your training centre 

What will I learn?
Tourism Marketing and Management 
Hospitality Marketing and Management 
Human Resource Management 
Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management 
Financial Management and Information Systems 
Customer Relations and the Business Environment 

How will I be assessed?
The OTHM Diploma is assessed by six three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners. 

Further Study
Satisfactory completion of the Diploma allows you to progress to the OTHM Higher Diploma, which is the next stage in the OTHM qualifications track.

OTHM Higher Diploma

Entry Requirements
OTHM Diploma or students may begin their OTHM studies at this level with: 

qualification equivalent to OTHM Diploma or 
1st Degree or HND/HNC or equivalent 
Evidence of English Language Competency if your first language isn’t English – please consult your training centre 

What will I learn?
Marketing Communications for Tourism and Hospitality 
International Tourism and Hospitality Business Environment 
Corporate Business Strategy and Finance 
Management Information Systems 
Strategic Human Resource Management 
Project: Operations Management in the Business Environment 

How will I be assessed?
The OTHM Higher Diploma is assessed by five three hour written examinations marked by the OTHM examiners and a work-based project which is double marked by your study centre and verified by OTHM. 

Further Study
The OTHM Higher Diploma (HDip OTHM) gives direct entry to the final year of London South Bank University's BSc (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality.